3Doodler’s new Create Pen jumps off the page — letting you doodle in 3D
3Doodler, the company that created the world's first handheld 3D printing pen, is back with a new version of its flagship product, the 3Doodler Create.
The next time you want to hug your dog … just don't
According to psychologist Stanley Coren, dogs don't like being hugged, and the evidence is in the most obvious place -- the dog photos you post online.
You can’t shoot this smart gun unless you’re wearing a special ring
Proposed smart gun technology developed by Mossberg family heir requires you to wear a ring on your finger to unlock your gun quickly and easily.
World’s most powerful rocket even more powerful than first projected
Testing reveals the SpaceX Falcon 9 and Heavy are more powerful than first thought, solidifying SpaceX's position as a leader in private space exploration.
You won’t believe how far the Zapata hoverboard flies in record run
Zapata Racing is on a roll -- the company recently demoed its new Flyboard Air hoverboard, and now it has used the prototype to set a new world record for hoverboard flight.
Sony developing smart contact lens that does more than let you see
A Sony patent application describes a contact lens straight from the pages of Mission Impossible. The proposed lens embeds sensors, a camera, and more.
Heliofloat is a flexible, football-field-sized solar panel that floats in the ocean
The latest idea for green power is the Heliofloat, a floating platform that would function as a sea-based solar power station.
GE demos world’s largest jet engine, tests 3D-printed fuel nozzles
GE last week began testing the world's largest jet engine, firing up the propulsion system that has an 18-foot-wide inlet and 3D-printed fuel nozzles.
Drones are helping scientists find biofuel-producing plants
Smart drone company Near Earth Autonomy is developing a sensor-connected drones to help farmers identify the best sorghum plants for biofuel.
Value your sleep? HowLoud tells you the ambient noise level of any neighborhood
To help you "hear" your house before you move, innovator Brendan Farrell has created HowLoud, a service that calculates the loudness factor for urban areas.
Air Force builds rocket-powered maglev sled capable of traveling at speeds up to 633 mph
A US Air Force team at the Holloman Air Force Base ran a rocket-propelled maglev sled up to 633MPH, setting a new world record for maglev vehicles.
Aerotain’s blimp-inspired Skye drone won’t injure people if it crash lands
Aerotain's Skye drone is a blimp-inspired UAV that is safe to touch and won't injure people if it crash lands in a crowd.
Diavelo Zeitgeist is an electric bike, but you wouldn’t know just from looking at it
The latest bike to enter the electric market is the Diavelo Zeitgeist, a lightweight bike with the styling of a performance cycle, rather than armored tank.
NASA successfully tests a drone traffic control system
NASA's drone traffic control system is undergoing its largest test to date, with 24 remote flights planned across all six FAA test sites this week.
Scientists develop first-ever application to detect cancer within a single cell
Researchers from University of Texas Cancer Center have developed the world's first application capable of detecting cancer in a single cell.
Boeing has plans to weather test its planes with 3D-printed fake ice
To test an aircraft's ability to shed dangerous ice, Boeing may be developing a 3D-printed artificial ice material that is ideal for ground testing.
For neuroscientists, brain waves are the new fingerprints
According to Binghamton University researchers, our brain waves are so unique that they can used to identify us with 100 percent accuracy, researchers say
This sleeping bag liner has a heater so you can keep your toes and core toasty
Ravaen is bringing its groundbreaking heated jacket technology to the camping community with its latest Kickstarter project -- a heated sleeping bag liner.
Say hello to FemtoSats — the tiny new satellites that could democratize space
Now, a team of researchers at Arizona State University are developing FemtoSats, a small satellite that is easy and inexpensive to launch.
Talk to the hand: This new touchscreen technology touches you back
Researchers from the University of Sussex are developing new touchscreen technology that may change how you interact with your smartphone and other smart devices. Rather than restricting the haptic feedback to the screen, the University of Sussex technology screen touches you back when you are interacting with it.
Flyboard Air is the hoverboard you’ve been waiting for, and it’s terrifying
Flyboarding has grown from a novelty into a full-fledged competitive sport. Now, Zapata Racing is prepared to revolutionize the field again - this time with the Flyboard Air, a fly board that does away with the water propulsion system and uses only air to zip you across the sky.
Unfortunately, mutations allow HIV to evade CRISPR gene-editing treatment
Although gene editing could be used to target HIV, early optimism about the utilization of the CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing system may be a bit premature.
The US Navy’s new Zumwalt destroyer ship is too stealthy for its own good
The Navy's new Zumwalt-class guided missile destroyer is so stealthy that the military branch has decided to outfit the ship with reflectors so it will be visible to other ships during operations when visibility is required.
Want to stop bullets and block radiation? Try this new composite metal foam
This new composite metal foam (CMF) has properties that make it an excellent insulation against high heat and bullets.
Raindrops may help power the next-generation solar panel
A group of researchers from China has tackled another problem with solar power - generating power during periods of clouds and rain.
IBM is developing a brain implant that can can detect and predict seizures
IBM's Stefan Herr is preparing an implantable system, akin to an "artificial brain," that will analyze brain waves in order to prevent seizures.
What lurks beneath Yellowstone Lake? This robot sub will find out
The Global Foundation for Ocean Exploration (GFOE) has taken to Kickstarter to raise funds to explore Yellowstone Lake.
New zebrafish research suggests that limb regeneration may be possible in mammals, including humans
Researchers from Duke University have identified the regulatory genes involved in Zebrafish tissue regeneration and have used it in a proof of concept experiment with mice. In the future, they hope to use this discovery to stimulate similar regeneration genes in humans.
Scientists have isolated a plant enzyme that could be the key to mass-produced biofuels
Researchers have isolated the enzyme responsible for hydrocarbon production by Botryococcus braunii and are looking to use it to make biofuels en masse.
Beyond silicon: Scientists craft a diode out of DNA
To move beyond the physical limitations of silicon in producing circuitry, Scientists have developed a novel material to replace it -- a molecule of DNA
New implantable device alleviates pain by tricking your brain with electrical pulses
A research team from the University of Texas has been working on an alternative method for controlling pain -- electrical stimulation of the brain.
The world’s brightest X-ray laser is about to get 10,000 times brighter
Scientists at the DOE's SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory are preparing to upgrade the lab's X-Ray laser instrument with a new laser that is 10,000 times brighter and 8,000 times faster than the existing Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS). Construction on the new LCLS-II began this week.
NASA and Japan just released over 2.95 million thermal satellite photos of Earth, for free
Japan's ASTER sensing instrument has been orbiting the Earth for the past 16 years collecting data about the Earth's surface. Now, following an announcement by NASA and Japan, all of ASTER's maps and data products are available to the public free of charge.
George Orwell is rolling in his grave: This drone has built-in facial recognition tech
The latest trend in the selfie movement is autonomous shooting, which was kicked off last year by the Lily drone. The latest selfie drone to join the growing fleet of camera-equipped, self-tracking drones is the ROAM-e from Australian technology company IoT Group.